Society of Teen Scientists

Real Science for Talented Teenagers

high school, middle school, homeschool students

Physics Lyceum: Middle School

Real Deep Physics for grades 7–8, for students who want to know why. 8-week modules year-round, taught by expert physicists.

Princeton, NJ and Online

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Physics Lyceum: High School

Real Deep Physics for grades 9–12: six classical core courses plus four Modern Physics electives, taught by expert physicists.

Princeton, NJ and Online

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Physics Self-Study Circle

Teach yourself physics — reason out your toughest questions together with a real physicist.

Online · Up to 5 students

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Research Labs

Semester-long real research program in any field of science, for middle and high school students. Your own project with professional mentorship. In-person or hybrid. Fall, Spring, Summer. Certificate.

Princeton, NJ
or hybrid from anywhere

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Science Conference

SCIENCE OR ELSE, an interdisciplinary research and arts conference. Present your work, or compete in our science art, music, writing, and comedy contests.

Princeton, NJ
October 24, 2026

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Read about Dr. Sergey Samsonau, Academic Director →

From our research symposium

SoTS students presenting real research. Every term, SoTS scientists share their work at our symposium.

Students presenting their research at the Society of Teen Scientists symposium
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